Currently, the contractor is busy conserving (i.e., protecting against rust and wear) the 1^st set of flood gates. These are being completely blasted, repaired where necessary, and provided with a new protective coating. The ebb gates have now been fully conserved and returned to their original place.

Planning and Follow-up Renovation of Sea Lock Farmsum

In June, the 1^st flood gates will be reinstalled. Immediately after, the 2^nd set of flood gates will be removed to undergo the same conservation process. According to the schedule, these gates will return to the lock at the end of August. Subsequently, the gates of the small Sea Lock will also be addressed. This will complete the renovation of all gates of the Sea Lock. They can then be used for approximately 20 years until the next maintenance round.

Disruptions for Shipping

During the work, the lock will be obstructed for shipping at the following times:

• Wednesday, June 4: 07:00 - 17:30
• Thursday, June 5: 07:00 - 18:00
• Friday, June 6: 08:00 - 18:20
• Tuesday, June 17: 07:00 - 16:00
• Wednesday, June 18: 07:00 - 17:00
• Thursday, June 19: 08:30 - 15:30
• Tuesday, August 19: 08:30 - 17:30
• Wednesday, August 20: 07:30 - 18:00
• Thursday, August 21: 08:00 - 17:00

Road Traffic

Both bridges over the lock remain available for road traffic during the work. Only the bridge above the entrance of the lock may be temporarily obstructed if necessary for safety reasons.